visceral pleura

noun

The portion of pleura that is attached directly to the lungs.

Meanings

nounvisceral pleura (uncountable)
  1. uncountableanatomyThe portion of pleura that is attached directly to the lungs.

    Synonyms: pulmonary pleura

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe portion of pleura that is attached directly to the lungs.

Translations

Czech poplicnice
  • poplicniceportion of pleura that is attached directly to the lungs
Dutch longvlies
  • longvliesportion of pleura that is attached directly to the lungs
Cite this entry
APA

visceral pleura. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/visceral%20pleura

MLA

“visceral pleura.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/visceral%20pleura. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “visceral pleura,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/visceral%20pleura.

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